| Suicide by exposure to sulfuryl fluoride. | |
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PMID: 3734735 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The insecticide fumigant, sulfuryl fluoride, was used as an instrument of self destruction in at least two of the three fatal exposures detailed in this report. The autopsy findings, while nonspecific, have a confirmatory value. Toxicologic analysis should include a plasma and a urine fluoride level, since the toxic effects of exposure are probably related to this ion. Concentrations of fluoride in our cases were: 50.42 mg/L (Case 1) and 20 mg/L (Case 3). However, the values must be interpreted in light of all known information as a result of the paucity of reported cases of fatal sulfuryl fluoride exposures. The cases described provide a model for the investigation of tent fumigation deaths. Proper investigation of fumigant deaths requires knowledge of the insecticide, the fumigation procedure, and the implementation of warning devices. Guidelines are offered along with a procedural checklist for the investigation of tent fumigation deaths. |
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Authors:
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E H Scheuerman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of forensic sciences Volume: 31 ISSN: 0022-1198 ISO Abbreviation: J. Forensic Sci. Publication Date: 1986 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-09-25 Completed Date: 1986-09-25 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375370 Medline TA: J Forensic Sci Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1154-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Female Fluoride Poisoning / etiology* Fumigation Humans Insecticides / poisoning* Male Suicide* Sulfinic Acids / poisoning* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Insecticides; 0/Sulfinic Acids; 2699-79-8/sulfuryl fluoride |
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